2023 Kia Forte prices in the U.S.

$18,980

Median pre-owned asking price

1,500 pre-owned listings · Updated September 10, 2026

2,248 total listings · 2017–2024 generation

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Representative listing photo. Trim and equipment may vary.

National price overview

Typical asking price range

$17,487 – $20,554 All 2,248 listings · Middle 50% of asking prices

Median asking price

$18,998

Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.

As of September 10, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2023 Kia Forte in the U.S. is $18,980, based on 1,500 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

Price range, sample and methodology details

The median pre-owned asking price for a 2023 Kia Forte in the U.S. is $18,980 based on 1,500 pre-owned listings (of 2,248 total).

Based on 2,248 active dealer listings, refreshed daily.

Typical: $17,487–$20,554 — the middle half of 2,248 asking prices

Median $18,998
$13K low $24K high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.

$18,980
Pre-owned median (1,500)
44,416
Average mileage

What moves the price

Mileage

Asking prices run about $20,676 under 15K miles and fall to $13,925 over 105K miles — roughly $600 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.

Observed spread: up to $6,751

Location

Typical asking prices are $17,385 in Montana but $19,995 in Hawaii. These are different listing samples, not a measured location adjustment for the same vehicle.

Observed spread: up to $2,610
About these price differences

The $17,487–$20,554 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:

Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.

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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2023 Kia Forte. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.

Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.

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Estimated asking price · All trims

$18,998
$17,487$20,554

2,248 listings · Nationwide

ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.

Estimate assumptions

at typical mileage, nationwide

Modelled from 2,248 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.

Live 2023 Kia Forte listings, priced by VIN

Compared with all listings All-listings median $18,998
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2023 Kia Forte: a fair price for your mileage

Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.

Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $600 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.

Region · trim United States · All trims

Active listings 2,248

Median asking price $18,998

National snapshot · September 10, 2026

Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.

Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.

$15K $20K 30K mi 60K mi 90K mi All listings

Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.

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Mileage Based on Fair price Typical range
Under 15K miles 157 listings $20,676 $20K–$22K
15K–30K miles 574 listings $19,998 $19K–$21K
30K–45K miles 565 listings $19,386 $18K–$21K
45K–60K miles 418 listings $18,250 $17K–$20K
60K–75K miles 278 listings $17,728 $17K–$20K
75K–90K miles 145 listings $16,843 $16K–$18K
90K–105K miles 66 listings $15,621 $14K–$17K
Over 105K miles 44 listings $13,925 $13K–$15K

United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.

Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.

Understand the differences

2023 Kia Forte: VIN configurations and specifications

Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.

Browse all 73 VIN configurations
Where these specifications come from

Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.

Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.

FACTORY REFERENCE

2023 Kia Forte factory brochure

Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.

FACTORY BROCHURE

2023 Kia Forte PDF Brochure

2023 · US · 14 pages

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Price history

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Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)

The median listing price for a 2023 Kia Forte is $18,998 (September 2026) — up 2.7% from $18,500 in September 2025.

$16K $18K $20K Sep ’25 Dec ’25 Mar ’26 Jun ’26 Sep ’26
Monthly price table
Month Median price Typical range Vehicles listed
September 2026 $18,998 $18K–$21K 1,609
August 2026 $18,997 $18K–$20K 3,260
July 2026 $18,998 $17K–$21K 3,442
June 2026 $18,998 $18K–$21K 3,276
May 2026 $18,998 $17K–$21K 3,259
April 2026 $18,939 $17K–$20K 3,158
March 2026 $18,266 $17K–$20K 3,861
February 2026 $17,800 $16K–$19K 3,784
January 2026 $17,490 $16K–$19K 3,805
December 2025 $17,500 $16K–$19K 2,982
November 2025 $17,811 $16K–$19K 2,303
October 2025 $18,383 $17K–$20K 2,130
September 2025 $18,500 $17K–$20K 1,548

THINK BEYOND THE PURCHASE PRICE

Kia Forte depreciation

See how asking prices change as cars age. Compare model years and find where your budget goes further.

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Different vehicles and model years — not a forecast.

2023 Kia Forte prices by state

See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2023 Kia Forte for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.

United States · all trims · snapshot September 10, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.

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49 state markets with qualifying data · most active first

California

Typical asking price $17,999
Active listings
322
Listed this year
2,743

Pennsylvania

Typical asking price $18,987
Active listings
155
Listed this year
920

New York

Typical asking price $18,163
Active listings
151
Listed this year
953

Ohio

Typical asking price $18,968
Active listings
146
Listed this year
1,004

Florida

Typical asking price $17,995
Active listings
142
Listed this year
1,466

Texas

Typical asking price $18,804
Active listings
125
Listed this year
1,319
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New Jersey

Typical asking price $17,995
Active listings
120
Listed this year
1,021

Virginia

Typical asking price $18,998
Active listings
77
Listed this year
518

Massachusetts

Typical asking price $18,400
Active listings
66
Listed this year
389

North Carolina

Typical asking price $19,306
Active listings
65
Listed this year
536

Arizona

Typical asking price $18,500
Active listings
64
Listed this year
539

Illinois

Typical asking price $18,377
Active listings
59
Listed this year
489

Maryland

Typical asking price $18,794
Active listings
52
Listed this year
429

Indiana

Typical asking price $18,731
Active listings
47
Listed this year
391

Georgia

Typical asking price $18,998
Active listings
44
Listed this year
473

Kentucky

Typical asking price $18,888
Active listings
44
Listed this year
207

Michigan

Typical asking price $18,549
Active listings
38
Listed this year
295

South Carolina

Typical asking price $18,998
Active listings
35
Listed this year
260

Washington

Typical asking price $17,998
Active listings
35
Listed this year
210

Wisconsin

Typical asking price $18,990
Active listings
31
Listed this year
128

Connecticut

Typical asking price $17,925
Active listings
30
Listed this year
232

Alabama

Typical asking price $18,980
Active listings
29
Listed this year
206

Missouri

Typical asking price $18,797
Active listings
29
Listed this year
205

Louisiana

Typical asking price $18,578
Active listings
28
Listed this year
202

Oklahoma

Typical asking price $18,378
Active listings
25
Listed this year
165

Utah

Typical asking price $18,324
Active listings
25
Listed this year
135

Oregon

Typical asking price $17,788
Active listings
24
Listed this year
144

Tennessee

Typical asking price $18,391
Active listings
22
Listed this year
294

Colorado

Typical asking price $18,726
Active listings
20
Listed this year
120

Maine

Typical asking price $18,995
Active listings
19
Listed this year
81

Mississippi

Typical asking price $18,454
Active listings
19
Listed this year
110

New Hampshire

Typical asking price $18,228
Active listings
19
Listed this year
74

Nevada

Typical asking price $17,998
Active listings
15
Listed this year
183

Arkansas

Typical asking price $18,765
Active listings
14
Listed this year
96

Iowa

Typical asking price $18,950
Active listings
14
Listed this year
87

Kansas

Typical asking price $18,998
Active listings
13
Listed this year
98

Rhode Island

Typical asking price $18,388
Active listings
12
Listed this year
57

Nebraska

Typical asking price $19,374
Active listings
10
Listed this year
60

New Mexico

Typical asking price $19,494
Active listings
10
Listed this year
99

Delaware

Typical asking price $19,924
Active listings
9
Listed this year
80

Minnesota

Typical asking price $18,999
Active listings
8
Listed this year
73

West Virginia

Typical asking price $18,853
Active listings
8
Listed this year
75

Alaska

Typical asking price $18,995
Active listings
6
Listed this year
20

Hawaii

Typical asking price $19,995
Active listings
5
Listed this year
50

Idaho

Typical asking price $17,933
Active listings
5
Listed this year
39

Vermont

Typical asking price $18,397
Active listings
5
Listed this year
13

North Dakota

Typical asking price $18,258
Active listings
4
Listed this year
12

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

Montana

Typical asking price $17,385
Active listings
2
Listed this year
6

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

South Dakota

Typical asking price $19,198
Active listings
0
Listed this year
10

Not enough active listings for a state price report.

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What does this map show?

The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.

Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.

State details will appear here. On a phone, tap a linked state to open its prices; use the full table for easier browsing.

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Alabama — 29 active listings Arkansas — 14 active listings Arizona — 64 active listings California — 322 active listings Colorado — 20 active listings Connecticut — 30 active listings Delaware — 9 active listings Florida — 142 active listings Georgia — 44 active listings Iowa — 14 active listings Idaho — 5 active listings Illinois — 59 active listings Indiana — 47 active listings Kansas — 13 active listings Kentucky — 44 active listings Louisiana — 28 active listings Massachusetts — 66 active listings Maryland — 52 active listings Maine — 19 active listings Michigan — 38 active listings Minnesota — 8 active listings Missouri — 29 active listings Mississippi — 19 active listings Montana — 2 active listings North Carolina — 65 active listings North Dakota — 4 active listings Nebraska — 10 active listings New Hampshire — 19 active listings New Jersey — 120 active listings New Mexico — 10 active listings Nevada — 15 active listings New York — 151 active listings Ohio — 146 active listings Oklahoma — 25 active listings Oregon — 24 active listings Pennsylvania — 155 active listings Rhode Island — 12 active listings South Carolina — 35 active listings South Dakota — 10 listed this year, none active right now Tennessee — 22 active listings Texas — 125 active listings Utah — 25 active listings Virginia — 77 active listings Vermont — 5 active listings Washington — 35 active listings Wisconsin — 31 active listings West Virginia — 8 active listings 322California — 322 active listings 142Florida — 142 active listings 120New Jersey — 120 active listings 151New York — 151 active listings 146Ohio — 146 active listings 155Pennsylvania — 155 active listings 125Texas — 125 active listings 77Virginia — 77 active listings
Most active listings Other states with active listings No active listings or insufficient data

Alaska and Hawaii are not drawn on this map. Where qualifying data is available, they appear in the full state table. Grey does not necessarily mean no cars are for sale.

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State Typical price Listed this year Active now
California $17,999 2,743 322 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Florida $17,995 1,466 142 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Texas $18,804 1,319 125 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
New Jersey $17,995 1,021 120 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Ohio $18,968 1,004 146 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
New York $18,163 953 151 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Pennsylvania $18,987 920 155 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Arizona $18,500 539 64 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
North Carolina $19,306 536 65 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Virginia $18,998 518 77 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Illinois $18,377 489 59 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Georgia $18,998 473 44 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Maryland $18,794 429 52 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Indiana $18,731 391 47 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Massachusetts $18,400 389 66 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Michigan $18,549 295 38 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Tennessee $18,391 294 22 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
South Carolina $18,998 260 35 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Connecticut $17,925 232 30 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Washington $17,998 210 35 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Kentucky $18,888 207 44 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Alabama $18,980 206 29 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Missouri $18,797 205 29 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Louisiana $18,578 202 28 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Nevada $17,998 183 15 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Oklahoma $18,378 165 25 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Oregon $17,788 144 24 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Utah $18,324 135 25 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Wisconsin $18,990 128 31 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Colorado $18,726 120 20 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Mississippi $18,454 110 19 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
New Mexico $19,494 99 10 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Kansas $18,998 98 13 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Arkansas $18,765 96 14 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Iowa $18,950 87 14 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Maine $18,995 81 19 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Delaware $19,924 80 9 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
West Virginia $18,853 75 8 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
New Hampshire $18,228 74 19 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Minnesota $18,999 73 8 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Nebraska $19,374 60 10 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Rhode Island $18,388 57 12 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Hawaii $19,995 50 5 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Idaho $17,933 39 5 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Alaska $18,995 20 6 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
Vermont $18,397 13 5 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
North Dakota $18,258 12 4 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →
South Dakota $19,198 10 0
Montana $17,385 6 2 Shop 2022–2024 nearby →

Listed this year counts every 2023 Kia Forte first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

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Estimated monthly payment
$339
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60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,900 down
Amount financed
$17,098
Total interest
$3,242

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 2023 Kia Forte prices range from $13,194 to $23,680?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $17,487 and $20,554 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

How much should mileage change the price of a 2023 Kia Forte?

Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $600 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.

How many 2023 Kia Forte are for sale right now?

2,248 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2023 Kia Forte?

These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.

How we calculate these prices

We track 2,248 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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